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Ministry of Culture
Vice President Shri Venkaiah Naidu flaggs off ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Bike Rally of MPs organised by Ministry of Culture from Red Fort to Vijay Chowk
We all must work together to make this Har Ghar Tiranga campaign a grand success: Shri G.K Reddy
Tiranga is symbol which unites the entire country: Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal
As we are celebrating Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, we should unite and work together to keep our national flag flying high: Smt Meenakashi Lekhi
The Vice President flagged off the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ bike rally of MPs from Red Fort to India Gate today. The rally was organised by the Ministry of Culture to amplify the awareness of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’, the Govt of India initiative to inculcate a personal connect between the citizens of India and the National Flag. Various Union Ministers too participated in the bike rally.
Minister for Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Pralhad Joshi, Minister for Culture, Shri Kishan Reddy, Minister of Women and Child Development of India, Smt Smriti Irani, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports of India, Shri Anurag Thakur, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs & Culture, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Ministers of State for External Affairs, Smt Meenakshi Lekhi and Shri V. Muraleedharan and a large number of MPs participated in the event.
On the occasion, Shri Naidu said the Independence Day celebrations must “remind us of the in numerous sacrifices our freedom fighters had to make in their struggle against colonial rule”. He also called for recounting tales of bravery and social harmony from the freedom struggle. “As we proudly hoist our national flag, we also reflect and uphold our national values of oneness, harmony and universal brotherhood”, he suggested.
On the occasion Union Minister for Culture, Tourism, DoNER Shri G.K Reddy said that we all must work together to make this Har Ghar Tiranga campaign a grand success.
At the event, Union Minister of state for Culture Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal said that Tiranga is a symbol which unites the entire country. He also added that the Bike Rally will help in taking the message to the people that they should hoist the Tiranga on the 75th independence day at their homes and achieve the goal of Har Ghar Tiranga.
On the occasion, Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs, Smt Meenakshi Lekhi said that taking forward the clarion call of PM Narendra Modi on Har Ghar Tiranga, we all MPs and young leaders have all have come together will full enthusiasm to be a part of this campaign. She added “As we are celebrating Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, we should unite and work together to keep our national flag flying high.”
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 184.03 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 16.97 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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1,84,03,90,980
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16,97,30,191
More than 184.03 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 16.97 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Skill Development up gradation Training Program for Women Unity SHG Federation, Under Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region , Govt. of India.
The training program was inaugurated by Women unity SHG federation  at Chothe Village, Churachandpur, Manipur. The Skill Development up gradation Training Program and Capacity Building training program is organised in collaboration with MSME development Institute , Imphal, Manipur.The training program is inaugurated by Shri Thongkholun Baite, Director MSME Development Institute, Ministry of Micro Small Medium Enterprise, Govt. of India at Chothe village. The meeting was conducted by Mercy SHG Dimdailong village.
Inauguration of the processing unit and training was also conducted at the same time, followed by ribbon cutting of the training banner by Shri. Thongkholun Baite, Director, MSME Development Institute. The opening ceremony was attended by Mr Thaojatra Chothe, Chief of Chothe Village, Church Elders, CdCRMS Churachandpur officials and SHG Federation.
The training will be conducted for three months or so in taking a consultative with the Weavers Service Centre under State ministry of Textile which will start for 2 week of January 2022. He also emphasis on how textile can grow rapidly for Income earning among SHG, all training to be conducted for the Weaving, Tailoring, Training cum Production Centre and will also be taught Financial Management& functioning as FPO.
Ministry of Home Affairs
High Level Committee under the Chairmanship of Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah has approved Rs. 1,887.23 crore additional Central assistance to five States
Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Sikkim and West Bengal to get funds for floods/landslides/hailstorm that occurred during 2021
The High Level Committee  under the Chairmanship of the Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah, has approved additional Central assistance under the National Disaster Response Fund  to five States, which were affected by floods/landslides/hailstorm during 2021. This shows the resolve of the Union Government under the leadership of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi to help the people of the five states who faced these natural disasters.
The HLC approved additional central assistance of Rs. 1,887.23 crore to five States from NDRF:
- Rs. 1,038.96 crore to Bihar; Rs 21.37 crore to Himachal Pradesh; Rs. 292.51 crore to Rajasthan; Rs. 59.35 crore to Sikkim; and Rs. 475.04 crore to West Bengal.
This additional assistance is over and above the funds released by the Centre to the States in the State Disaster Response Fund , already placed at the disposal of the States. During financial year 2021-22, the Central Government has released Rs. 17,747.20 crore to 28 States in their SDRF and Rs. 6,197.98 crore to nine States from the NDRF.
 to these States and Union Territories, immediately after the calamities without waiting for the receipt of Memorandum from them.
Special Service and Features
Special Camp for Central Government Pensioners for life certificate / Face Authentication at Puducherry, on 24 November, 2022
The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India has launched a nation-wide campaign for promotion of Digital Life Certificate for Central Government pensioners. In November 2021, Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Hon’ble Minister of State  had launched the milestone Face Authentication Technique of submitting Life Certificate through any Android Mobile Phone. Now the department is launching a special nation-wide campaign for promoting the submission of Life Certificates through Digital mode and to popularize and spread awareness about the Face Authentication technique. All the registered Pensioners Associations, Pension Disbursing Banks, Ministries of Government of India and CGHS Wellness Centres have been directed to promote the Digital Life Certificate/Face Authentication Technique for submitting Life Certificate by organizing special camps for ‘Ease of Living’ of pensioners. In this series, a Central Government team from Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare shall be visiting Puducherrywhere this campaign is beingorganizedin collaboration with State bank of India on 24thNovember, 2022 for Central Government pensioners at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium, Jipmer Campus, Puducherry. All pensioners can visit the Centre for submitting their Life Certificates through Digital means and also to learn the technique of doing the same in future from the comfort of their homes. Representatives from UIDAI as well as from the JIPMER Pensioners Association, Puducherrywill also be present in the camp.
Digital Life Certificates submitted since 1.10.22 till date are 67,90,967 and of this total DLC through Face Authentication are 3,64,958. Further, the total DLCs submitted by Central Government pensioners for this period is 24,12,102. Of this total DLC of Central Government pensioners through Face Authentication is 2,11,769.
Earlier, life certificates had to be submitted in physical form and for this the pensionershad to stand in queues outside banks for hours. Now, it has become possible at the click of a button from the comfort of their homes. In the process of submission of Life Certificate through Face Authentication using Android mobiles, the details regarding Aadhaar Number, Mobile Number for OTP, PPO Number, Account Number with Bank/Post Office are required for the first time. This facility is also available to the pensioners of several other Pension Sanctioning Authorities.
The central team has urged all the pensioners to visit the center to submit their Life Certificates through digital medium.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM wishes former President Ram Nath Kovind on his birthday
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has wished former President Shri Ram Nath Kovind on his birthday.
The Prime Minister posted on X:
"Best wishes to former President Shri @ramnathkovind Ji on his birthday. His exemplary leadership and dedication to the nation have left an indelible mark. His wisdom and humility have always resonated with the people. Praying for his long and healthy life."
Ministry of Finance
SPMCIL celebrates 17th Foundation Day
Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman launches first colour souvenir coin on “Panchtantra”
Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited  celebrated its 17th Foundation Day programme today through the digital mode.
Union Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the programme via virtual mode in the presence of Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs , Ministry of Finance , Senior Economic Advisor, DEA, MoF and other senior officials from Ministry and Director  & Director  of SPMCIL.
Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala also launched the first colour souvenir coin on “Panchtantra” during the occasion.
Ms. Tripti Patra Ghosh, CMD, SPMCIL, in her welcome address highlighted the achievements and the innovative initiatives of the Company.
During the occasion, the Chief General Managers of the respective 09 Units awarded the meritorious employees for their outstanding achievements.
The Finance Minister in her address laid stress on upskilling and acquiring new skills, and upgradation to meet the technology driven economy. Further she emphasized on ramping up of quality of products and to brand SPMCIL as lead producers of currency and other sovereign products.
Ministry of Defence
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygennation : ECMO 2022
An Inter command Continued Medical Education  workshop on 'EXTRACORPOREAL LIFE SUPPORT' was held at Army Institute of Cardio Thoracic Sciences , Pune on 19 November 2022. 'Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation  is an advanced technology which can save lives of critical patients who have hemodynamic instability.
The event was inaugurated by Surg Vice Adm Arti Sarin, VSM Director & Commandant Armed Forces Medical College . The workshop was conducted in two parts with comprehensive lectures by experts in the first half followed by HANDS ON SESSIONS which were live streamed nationally and gave all participants practical exposure to all facets of this technology.
Armed Forces Medical Services  has been at the forefront of imbibing this technology and ECMO equipment is now available at all the tertiary care hospital of AFMS. Army Cardiac Thoracic Science  has been a frontrunner in using this technology to save lives of critically ill patients including COVID patients and was the first hospital of AFMS to initiate the use of this advanced technique. AICTS has the largest experience of using ECMO in neonatal, paediatric and adult population hence it is an is ideal location to conduct this workshop. Army Cardiac Thoracic Science has used this technology in post cardiac transplant patients with successful outcomes. The event was attended by more than hundred delegates with fifty outstation delegates.
This was followed by " Hands on Sessions" which gave practical experience to all the delegates four ECMO stations were established which covered all facets of this technology from use of hardware, cannulation techniques, initiation of ECMO, Monitoring and wearing from ECMO to name a few. The highlight was the use of an advanced mannequin for simulating cannulation techniques in patients. A QR code to linked to ECMO resource material too was generated and widely distributed for easy access to all delegates. Additionally the event was streamed live nationally on Google platform.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets Indian Air Force on Air Force Day
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the members of Indian Air Force and their families on Air Force Day.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Greetings to our air warriors and their families on Air Force Day. The Indian Air Force is synonymous with courage, diligence and professionalism. They have distinguished themselves in defending the country and through their humanitarian spirit in times of challenges."
Ministry of Home Affairs
President of India approves Service/Gallantry Medals on the occasion of Independence Day 2019
A total of 946 police personnel have been awarded medals on the occasion of the Independence Day, 2019. President Police Medals for Gallantry  have been awarded to 3 personnel, Police Medals for Gallantry  to 177 personnel, President's Police Medals for Distinguished Service to 89 personnel and Police Medal for Meritorious Service to 677 personnel.
Among the majority of the 180 gallantry awards, 114 personnel are being awarded for their gallant action in Jammu & Kashmir, 62 personnel for their gallant action in left wing extremism affected areas and 4 personnel for their gallant action in north-east region.
Among the personnel receiving Gallantry Awards, 72 are from CRPF, 61 are from J&K police, 23 are from Odisha, 9 are from Chhattisgarh and the remaining from the other States/UTs and CAPFs.
Details of Awardees List
Ministry of Cooperation
Cabinet approves setting up of a national level Multi-state cooperative export society under Multi State Cooperative Societies  Act, 2002
To be registered under Multi State Cooperative Societies  Act, 2002
PACS to APEX: Primary to national level cooperatives societies including primary societies, district, state and national level federations and multi state cooperative societies can become its Member. All these cooperatives will have their elected representatives in the Board of the society as per its bye-laws.
Will act as an umbrella organization for export of surplus goods/services produced by various cooperative societies across the country with support from relevant Union Ministries.
Will help in achieving the goal of “Sahakar-se-Samriddhi” through the inclusive growth model of cooperatives.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved setting up and promoting a National Level multistate cooperative export society under the Multi State Cooperative Societies  Act, 2002 with support from relevant Ministries especially Ministry of External Affairs and Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry through their export related policies, schemes & agencies by following the ‘Whole of Government Approach’ for undertaking exports of all goods and services produced by cooperatives and related entities..
The proposed society will provide thrust to exports from cooperative sector by acting as an umbrella organisation for carrying out and promoting exports. This will help unlocking export potential of Indian cooperatives in global markets. This proposed society will also help cooperatives in getting benefits of various export related schemes and policies of different ministries of Government of India in a focussed manner through ‘Whole of Government Approach’. This will also help in achieving the goal of “Sahakar-se-Samriddhi” though the inclusive growth model of cooperatives where the members would benefit both by realization of better prices through export of their goods and services and also by dividend distributed out of the surplus generated by the society.
Higher exports through the proposed society will increase production of goods and services by the cooperatives at various levels thus leading to more employment in the cooperative sector. Processing of goods and enhancing the services to match international standards will also generate additional employment. Increased export of cooperative products would, in turn, also promote “Make in India” thus leading to Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Ministry of Finance
8th ministerial meeting of India-U.S.A. Economic & Financial Partnership Dialogue held in Washington D.C.
The eighth ministerial meeting of the India-U.S.A. Economic and Financial Partnership Dialogue was held today at Washington D.C. The meeting was chaired by Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States Dr. Janet Yellen.
During the ministerial meeting of the India-U.S.A. Economic & Financial Partnership, discussions were held on a range of subjects, including the macroeconomic outlook and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, financial regulatory and technical collaboration, multilateral engagement, climate finance and anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism . Both sides affirmed their commitments to continue collaboration both at bilateral and multilateral fora to address mutual and global economic issues and strive towards amicable strategies and solutions.
The meeting concluded with adoption of Joint Statement by the Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs and the Treasury Secretary for the United States.
Enclosure:
Joint Statement of the 8th ministerial meeting of the India-U.S.A. Economic & Financial Partnership
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
India’s Share in International Shipping Sector
The committee has submitted its report to the IFSCA on October 28, 2021. The copy of the report available at the weblink https://ifsca.gov.in/CommitteeReport. The committee has made numerous recommendations regarding reform measures required to make GIFT IFSC a global hub for Ship Acquisition, Financing and Leasing. Recommendations include notifying vessel leasing as a ‘financial product’, enabling operating framework for Ship leasing, creating special dispensation for registration of vessels, flagging, licensing, changes in direct and indirect tax law including stamp duty, etc.
India has a merchant fleet of 1491 seagoing ships with total capacity of 13 Million GT. India is ranked 18th with respect to leading flag of registration by dead weight tonnage and 19th by carrying capacity in dead weight tonnage and accounts for about 1.3 percent of the total global dead weight tonnage.
The Government is committed to increase the share of Indian shipping in international trade. The following are the major measures taken by the Government for the same;
 Revision of the criteria for Right of First refusal : The criteria for granting the Right of First Refusal in chartering of vessels through tender process has been revised, for promoting tonnage under Indian flag and ship-building in India, so as to make India a Atma-nirbhar/self-reliant Bharat, in terms of tonnage and ship-building in India. The following is the revised hierarchy of RoFR;
- Indian built, Indian flagged ;
- Foreign built, Indian flagged ;
- Indian built, foreign flagged .
This will promote demand of Indian built vessels as the Indian built vessels will have the priority in chartering and will also provide additional market access and business support to ships built in India.
 Subsidy support to Indian shipping companies: A scheme for the promotion of flagging of merchant ships in India by providing Rs.1624 crore over a period of five years as subsidy support to Indian shipping companies in global tenders floated by Ministries and CPSEs has been approved by the Cabinet. The rate of subsidy support will be based on age of the vessel.
 Ship Building Financial Assistance Policy : Government of India has approved the Financial Assistance Policy for Indian Shipyards on 9th December 2015, for grant of financial assistance to 'Indian Shipyards. Only those vessels shall be eligible for grant of financial assistance, for which the construction commences subsequent to the signing of valid contracts. Vessels which are constructed and delivered within a period of three years from the date of contract are eligible for availing financial assistance under the policy. For specialized vessels, the delivery period can be extended till six years. Financial assistance shall be @ 20% of the contract price, actual receipts, fair price  to Indian shipyards. Under the policy, the financial assistance extended would be reduced by 3% every three years.
This information was given by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
DAC approves Acquisition of Defence Equipment worth 2700 crores
The Defence Acquisition Council  chaired by Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman met here today and accorded approval for acquisition of defence equipment for about Rs 2700 Crores
Approval was granted for procurement of three Cadet Training ships for the Indian Navy, which would be utilised to provide basic sea training for officer cadets including women officer undertrainees. The ships would be capable of undertaking Hospital Ship duties, providing Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief, undertaking Search and Rescue  missions and Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations.
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PM expresses gratitude to the nursing staff on International Nurses Day.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed gratitude to the nursing staff on International Nurses Day.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said :
"International Nurses Day is a day to express gratitude to the hardworking nursing staff, who is at the forefront of fighting COVID-19. Their sense of duty, compassion and commitment towards a healthy India is exemplary."